Inexpensive and consistent curing of adhesives and coatings is still a way off. Manufacturers are making significant improvements in lamps (bulbs), light guides, filters and heat management technology, as well as in design and construction of their units to meet market demands. The ESAM 200 watt lamp used exclusively in the BlueWave platform demonstrates several unique advantages for applications where high intensity cures that remain above 10 watts cm2 for 2,000 hours and more.